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Western Sweet-Cicely (Osmorhiza occidentalis) is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, commonly found in the wild across western North America, from Alberta and British Columbia to California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Western Sweet-Cicely (Latin: Osmorhiza occidentalis, family Apiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Western Sweet-Cicely is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Western Sweet-Cicely is a member of the Apiaceae family native to ABT, BRC, CAL, COL, IDA, and MNT. Western Sweet-Cicely thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Western Sweet-Cicely grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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